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Dr. Kent Brusett, MD

Dr. Kent Brusett, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Kent Brusett, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Redding, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta and Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1555 East St Ste 220 Redding, CA 96001

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brusett specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Brusett's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brusett

4.4
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Joke of a Doctor
This man should no longer be practicing medicine. People of Shasta County have a butcher on their hands. Needs to be investigated. Was already on probation for being a horrible Doctor in early 2000s. Can’t believe he got away with getting hit medical license back
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Anon - fear of retaliation – Mar 18, 2024
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Dr. Brusett did an emergency appendectomy on me. He was calm, kind, gentle, and I absolutely trusted him in one of the most excruciating moments of my life. My surgery and recovery have gone extremely well. At our follow up appointment he took time to make sure all my questions were answered and that I was comfortable. He gave me permission to follow up if I needed anything. I think he's wonderful. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Fully trustworthy – Jan 29, 2020
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I would not recommend Dr. Brusett to anyone. I am suffering the after effects of having a biopsy done by him and almost died due to his surgery and lack of follow-up.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2019
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Dr. Brusett is the best. He did emergency gallbladder surgery on me and always took the time to explain everything to me before and after surgery. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Karen Fischer in Cottonwood, CA – Jan 18, 2019
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Dr. Brusett saved my Son's life. He found a tear in my Son's diaphragm that 3 other doctors had missed. After a review of the xrays, Brusett saw it and took him to surgrey. Will always be grateful to him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Barbara Massett in Redding, CA – Aug 15, 2018
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Excellent Surgeon. Also my conversations with Dr. Brusett left me feeling very confident before surgery. I would recommend this Doctor, and already have to friends and family.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Nancy Parker in Mc Cloud, CA – Jun 02, 2016
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He saved my life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Gina Gallien in Redding Calif – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kent Brusett, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Redding, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta and Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Office1555 East St Ste 220 Redding, CA 96001
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Medical Center Mount Shasta

    914 Pine St
    Mount Shasta, CA 96067

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Mercy Medical Center Redding

    2175 Rosaline Ave
    Redding, CA 96001

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
  • Saint Elizabeth Community Hospital

    2550 Sister Mary Columba Dr
    Red Bluff, CA 96080

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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